Research Director, Texas (Office & Industrial)

ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties.  With millions of square feet of assignments,  Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate.  For more information, visit  www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It’s the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

The Research Director, Texas will lead the strategic research function for office and industrial property services across major Texas cities. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact market intelligence, guiding data-driven decision-making, and supporting business development, client advisory, and investment strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commercial real estate, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for uncovering insights that drive performance and innovation.  This role is in office and based in our Dallas or Houston office.   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a research strategy aligned with business goals and market opportunities in Texas.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to a team analysts and managers across multiple markets, fostering collaboration and excellence
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership, brokers, and clients on market dynamics and trends.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Oversee the production of quarterly market reports, forecasts, and custom research deliverables.
• Monitor and interpret trends in leasing, investment, development, and tenant behavior across office and industrial sectors.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection and analysis across all Texas markets.

Client & Business Development Support

• Provide tailored research and insights for pitches, proposals, and strategic client engagements.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to enhance thought leadership and brand positioning.

Data Strategy & Innovation

• Partner with IT on integrations of advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, GIS, NavigatorCRE) to enhance data visualization and storytelling.
• Manage relationships with third-party data providers (e.g., CoStar, Real Capital Analytics, Yardi).
• Champion data governance and continuous improvement in research methodologies.

Cross-Market Collaboration

• Coordinate with national and regional research leaders to share best practices and align on strategic initiatives.
• Support special projects, including redevelopment, SRC initiatives, and policy-related research.

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Urban Planning, Business, or related field required;  Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate research required.
• Expertise in both office and industrial property sectors.
• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the Commercial Real Estate landscape across Texas
• Strong command of data platforms and visualization tools (e.g., CoStar, Power BI, NavigatorCRE).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-market research initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for market trends and innovation.
• Collaborative leader with experience working across departments and geographies.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external clients.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, team members and clients. 
• Ability to travel on a quarterly basis to the Texas markets.

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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. 

To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com